CVE-1999-0872

Summary

CVE-1999-0872 is a buffer overflow vulnerability affecting Vixie cron, an open-source cron daemon. Maliciously crafted MAILTO environment variables in crontab files can cause the buffer to overflow, leading to arbitrary code execution. This issue allows local users to potentially gain root access, posing a significant security risk. It's essential to apply the relevant patches or updates to mitigate this vulnerability.

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